The united nation is an international forum . member countries discuss their problems and find out solutions for those problems . problems related to poverty ,health , education ,agriculture and environment are discussed . the UN also provides financial support to the poor countries . But united nations does not make laws for its member countries also it does not impose taxes.
The united nation carries out its work through six organs that perform different functions.
- THE GENERLY ASSEMBLLYTHE
- THE SECUIRTY COUNCIL
- THE SECRETARIAT
- THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL(ECOSOC)
- THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE(ICJ)
- THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL
The general assembly is the most important organ and main body of the United nations. It is like parliament of our country It means once a year in the month of September to discuss International problem and find the solutions Each member country has one vote in the general assembly , it also choose one member country as its president and one as president .The general assembly approves the budget of the united nations.
THE SECURITY COUNCIL
The security council is the most powerful organ of the united nations . As its responsible for maintaining peace and security among its members . The security council has ten temporary and five permanent members .temporary members are elected for a period of two years .the USA ,UK,FRANCE,RUSSIA,AND CHINA are the permanent members . THESE PERMANENT HAS VETO POWER.
THE SECRETARIAT
The secretariat is an administrative body and carries out day to day work of the united nation .the head of the secretariat is the secretary General . he is appointed by the general assembly on the recommendation of the security council for a person in the united nation as the head of the organization keeps a choice watch on the policies and programs set by the bodies of the united nations.
THE ECONOMIC AND SSOCIAL COUNCIL(ECOSOC)
This council works for the economic social and cultural program of the united nations . It has many agencies under its umbrella whose work is to help the poor ,sick, illiterate and downtrodden people of the word . the council has 18 members ,it looks into the issues such as human right , equality of women , and regulation of trade. its headquarter is located at New York.
THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE(ICJ)
The international court of justice settles legal disputes between countries and settles them peacefully according to the international law. it has got 15 judges from different countries they are elected by the General assembly and the security council. the president and the vice president of the court are elected for a term of three years. The peace palace is in the Hague (Netherlands).
THE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL
The trusteeship council was set up in 1945 . the main aim of this council was to look after territories of the world called TRUSTS. There territories were formed as colonies under Germany and japan. now all Countries have become independent. so the trusteeship council was dissolved in 1944.
AGENCIES OF THE UNITED NATION
UNESCO-
united nations educational scientific and cultural organization . it was established in 1945 .it works towards improving the lives of the people through education .It protects Humans right.
ILO-
ILO is the International Labour organization it was founded in 1919. Its headquarter is in a Geneva Switzerland the organization helps in promoting opportunities for employment . it also helps in solving the problems between government employers and workers..
WHO -
world trade organization it was established on April7, 1948 its headquarter is in Geneva Switzerland .it works to fight against diseases such as Malaria ,Tuberculosis, cancer flu.
FAO-
Food and agriculture organization Its headquarter in Rome. its moto is "fait Panis" in Latin which means "Let there be braid".it helps nations all over the world to increase food production . It also supplies food at poor countries.
UNICEF-
United nations International children Emergency fund . it was established in 1946. The headquarter of UNICFE is in NEWYORK. it works for the welfare of the children all over the world specially their right ,development and protections. It helps in providing food, education ,health and homes for the children.
WORLD BANK -
The world bank lends funds to help countries with their development programs like Communication ,transport, network, dams , etc. the headquarter of Washington DC.
SUMMING UP
- There are a six organ of the united nations .
- The united nations has some special agencies .
- The secretary General of united nations is the highest official.
- The permanent member s of the united nations is the highest official
- UNICEF is the only agency that works for the welfare of children.
question (1) Which united nation agency looks after health related problems?
Answer (1) world health organization (WHO)
question(2) Which country are a permanent member of the security council.
Answer(2) France, Russia, China, United kingdom.
question (3)Where is headquarter of UNO?
Answer (3)New york
question(4)How many members of UNO?
Answer (4) 193.
question(5)Where is headquarter of world bank?
Answer (5)Wanshington DC
question (6) The trusteeship council was dissolved in ?
Answer(6) 1994.
question(7) What is full form of ILO?
Answer(8)International labour Organization.